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All helpful answers, though I mistrust my abilities with scalpel and plastic card. However, it's possible I may surprise myself, as occasionally happens.
I give myself a maximum of nine attempts to try the technique. If they all turn out as expected, I trust I may be forgiven for electing to keep my remaining finger.
I would start by cutting roughly the shape I want and then finetune it by filing.